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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,554.09, 41,342.83 and 15,059.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,554.09, 41,342.83 and 15,059.52 is: 22,595.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,554.09 : 41,342.83 = 15,059.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,554.09/41,342.83 = 15,059.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,554.09x = 41,342.83 × 15,059.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,554.09x = 622,602,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,602,968.53/27,554.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,595.67

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